Becoming your own medical advocate is incredibly important. Especially if your healthcare system is working against you. When I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome last year, I expected there to be a standard treatment plan set for me, given to me by my urologist. Instead, I was sent on my way with […]
As I lay here in bed, jotting down these points, I really don’t know if I should laugh, cry or feel proud of accomplishing what I have in the last 30 years. It is my 30th birthday tomorrow
If my doctor’s had more knowledge in pain science or chronic pelvic pain, I’m sure they would have given me the treatment needed to help me find relief and try to prevent me from developing Central Sensitization . If my math is right, I’ve been living with chronic pain for over 15 years. I started […]